SUSE · security update for kernel
Affects SUSESource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Public exploit available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB).
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 00:58 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
Exploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
1 Metasploit module · 2 Exploit-DB entries, the first 19 days after disclosure
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
Linux Kernel - Local Privilege Escalation +1 more
, 19 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Since this is a security update announcement, it is recommended to consult the SUSE Product Security Team advisories or official SUSE update channels for the latest patches and apply them promptly.
Description
This entry concerns security updates addressing vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2026-43284 and CVE-2026-43500 in SUSE products. Public exploit code is available for CVE-2026-43284 via Metasploit and Exploit-DB, indicating the vulnerability is well-documented and potentially exploitable. No specific affected versions or detailed impact descriptions are provided. The severity is noted as high, but no CVSS score is available.